forest of sorrows

[soft] Will the others likely also be... regained explosively? And is this something he can learn, so he can put it on or off himself as he needs?

[gently chafing his hands, trying to keep Van with him]

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[Lark is LOUDLY AND CREATIVELY THINKING ABOUT SWEAR WORDS. but keeping it off her face, brows creasing, voice soft]

. . . ohh . . .

Don't—don't worry. There's a lot we can do here to help make sure things are safe and you're okay. This—isn't the first time someone's had some weird mysterious stuff pop up, and it won't be the last. And even if we can't fix-fix it . . . it'll be okay. It will, I promise.

And I think—Kimmuriel's offer to help ward things in the meantime would be a really good idea. While you remember more, and learn to manage it yourself. It sounds like that's a definite option. And—maybe just be careful about when and where you take your memories, if possible. During the day, with company, where you know you can get someone quickly if something goes wrong.

[she was gonna say "maybe to Glass House" then was like actually no maybe definitely don't come to Glass House]

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twicebonded

[just kind of slumps against Stef. using him very much as a lifeline, breathing practically in sync with him.]

. . . I'll learn. Whatever you have to teach me. And yes—whatever else you need to do. That's fine. Thank you.

Edited Date: 2025-02-05 05:48 am (UTC)

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If he learns to feel and to control his own power, he will be able to stop the flow himself...that is the goal, at least. For the moment, I will ward the other channels, so it cannot go out of control.

[ He works quickly, giving all those sealed channels the same treatment. He can feel that pulse of the...bond? Whatever it is, as the man takes comfort from his partner.

Interesting. ]

It would be ideal to have a quick way of contacting others, or letting others know you are in...distress.

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[nods at what Kimmuriel said. To Vanyel, earnest, with a pulse of wordless support -- You're so brave and strong:]

Whatever you remember, it's in the past and the present is you and me, here and now, okay? You'll never have to deal with it alone.

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[. . . will you teach us? You already told me you wanted me to stop being afraid of my own, too. I'll help, if it'll help him . . .]

[typical Lark to not be willing to do it for her own sake but hey,]

I mean, there's the whistles . . . I think there was some talk of an alarm spell being floated around again, I can't remember who was looking into it. I can find out, though. You're not the only one who might benefit from something like that.

[we need to get Life Alert for Miles, she doesn't add]

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twicebonded

Sorry, I'm sorry . . .

[a little shuddering breath. he squeezes Stef's hands.]

I don't mean to be a trouble . . .

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[ It's about what he expected. But hey, any progress is good progress. I can teach you as well, if you wish to learn. ]

Many people come here with things they do not understand about themselves. It is only misfortune that yours acts with much outward force.

You need not apologise. It is not something you can help, nor something you desired. [ If he had done it on purpose, certainly. An apology would be more necessary. But he finds apologies to be tedious at the best of times. ]

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You're no trouble, right? If everything we could do went unneeded by others, it would be a very lonely life.

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I need to help people for enrichment or else I chew and piss on all the furniture.

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twicebonded

[why]

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[ just gives lark a Look as he withdraws from vanyel's brain ]

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Well, we don't want that to happen.

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Right! So there's no need to worry about it.

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twicebonded

[faintly]

I . . . appreciate all the assistance.

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[ He shakes his head. ]

She is always like this. You will get used to her.

Is there anything else you need of me currently? [ This man seems a little too...frail to ask for lessons as of yet. ]

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I don't... think so? [glances at the others] But... I'm so grateful. Thank you.

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[she nods]

. . . this should help for now. You probably need some time to just—rest, and process.

In the meantime, I'll think about what else we can do. And come and get us if you need anything else.

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twicebonded

. . . thank you.

[looks at Stef, then nods]

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[smiles and bows to Kimmy and Lark both] I'll see ourselves out, then. Thank you again so much.

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twicebonded

[does the same, and heads out with him]

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[thinks a loud THANK YOU ALSO LARK at Lark specifically.]

You okay, Van... I mean, Lyric?

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twicebonded

[in your head you hear, from Lark: Take care of him, sweetheart. And yourself. And remember neither of you are alone here.]

[Vanyel is blinking owlishly at Stef]

. . . you. You can call me Vanyel.

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